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Beyond Small Talk

by jackie janiec

An experience for exceptional women to go beyond the soul sucking chitchat and daily BS of conversations to get real, raw and radical about legit topics women actually care about.

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  1. S5 E6: Evolution and Authenticity with Vidya Ramachandran

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. Topic: Evolution and Authenticity with Vidya Ramachandran @vidya.r.warrier Vidya's 6th co-hosting gig and wow was it phenomenal! Vidya and I discussed authenticity in the context of understanding and embracing one's true…

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  2. S5 E4: Achievable Greatness with Danielle McDowell

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. Topic: Achievable Greatness with Danielle McDowell It felt like a free therapy session on this episode of Beyond Small Talk with Danielle McDowell and one we really needed. Thank you Danielle for making us feel seen and less...

  3. S5 E3: Military Spouse with Liz Savage

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. Topic: Military Spouse with Liz Savage @lizzsavage_ Liz Savage, a seasoned military spouse with a knack for stand-up comedy, shares her unique journey as a military spouse, exploring the challenges and joys of life on the…

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  4. S5 E2: WTF with Jackie Janiec

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. Topic: WTF with @jackie_janiec In this thought-provoking episode, our host, Jackie Janiec, goes solo and invites listeners into an open and vulnerable discussion about coping with life's more exasperating moments a.k.a WTF...

  5. S5 E1: Everything and Nothing PT 2 with Ali Ogando

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. Beyond Small Talk Topic: Everything and Nothing PT 2 With Ali Ogando Description: Empowering Women Through Shared Experience In this engaging episode of "Beyond Small Talk", host Jackie welcomes her friend, Ali Ogondo, for a...

  6. S4 E10: Everything and Nothing with Ali Ogando

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. Topic: Everything and Nothing with Ali Ogando @hotmessinanicedress Every women needs an Ali in their circle of support (COS). It is not optional. It is mandatory. This conversation will fuel your soul and make you instantly...

  7. S4 E9: Body Image with Jackie Janiec

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. Topic: Body Image with Jackie Janiec @jackie_janiec A solo episode with the Beyond Small Talk community as co-host going in on body image, weight loss, felling old and tackling that negative beeotch in my head aka self-talk.…

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  8. S4 E8: Core Values with Vidya Ramachandran

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. Topic: Core Values with Vidya Ramachandran @vidya.r.warrier DOWNLOAD NOW from Vidya: Are Your Dreams & Goals Soul-Aligned? https://bit.ly/alignedsouldreams During this #womenshistorymonth we rebooted BST IG LIVE with the...

  9. S4 E7: Smash Your Own Ceiling with Barbara Nixon

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Smash Your Own Ceiling with @barbara___nixon Barbara did a fabulous job at reframing an uncomfortable situation and learning to separate the red flags from the neon sign taking you in the right direction. Plus,...

  10. S4 E6: Motherhood Intended with Jacqueline Baird

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Motherhood Intended with Jacqueline Baird@motherhood_intended This week talking beyond the mom life highlight reel with Jacqueline Baird @Motherhood_Intended on everything from Infertility, Miscarriage, IVF,...

  11. S4 E5: Innergize with Brittany Lane

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Innergize with Brittany Lane @innergizecoaching Insert the sensational Brittany Lane, Founder and CEO of @innergizecoaching who teaches the secret science of illumination, inner liberation & awakening your true...

  12. S4 E4: Hippie Soul with Josie Ginoris

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Hippie Soul with Josie Ginoris @hippie_soul_candle_shop Josie and I went beyond candles and dabbled into what some may think woowoo, yet incredibly fulfilling talk that will definitely raise your vibration.…

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  13. S4 E3: Deeply Funny with Kristen Yaney

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Deeply Funny with Kristen @deeplyfunnypodcast What is comedy? What makes you laugh and even more importantly, that we learned from Kristen @deeplyfunnypodcast, is why? I shared my love / love / sometimes pissed...

  14. S4 E2: Circle Of Women with Jay Braggs

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Circle of Women Jay Braggs @withjaybraggs Jay Jay was a bright shining introverted star. Giving her a huge shout out for showing up and delivering. It's not easy yet she makes it look that way. So how do you...

  15. S4 E1: Morning Mugs with Kiera Gaudioso

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Morning Mugs with Kiera Gaudioso We're Back! It's season #4 of Beyond Small Talk IG LIVE turned podcast with a whole new look and same me as your weekly co-host. Starting off the season with the sensational…

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  16. Beyond Small Talk S2 E#46: You and Your Lady Parts #5

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: You and Your Lady Parts #5 with Betsy Cox There will never be too many episodes on this topic with co-host Betsy Cox @betsycoxhealth. Never. Ever! We'll be going deeper into hormone health and how (and why)…

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  17. Beyond Small Talk S2 #45: Organization with Bonnie Barrios

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Organization with Bonnie Barrios @bonniebarrios How would you rate your level of organization on a scale of 1 - 10 (1 being OCD - 10 crap everywhere with zero logic)? Here at Beyond Small Talk, you can find our...

  18. Beyond Small Talk S2 E#44: CFO with Benitha Mintz

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: CFO with Benitha Mintz @benitha_tree Benitha nailed it! She is CFO extraordinaire and combines her extensive financial knowledge with her joy of teaching women to help empower you in your financial choices and...

  19. Beyond Small Talk S2 E#43: Style N Motion with Caitlin Nystrom

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Style N Motion with Caitlin Nystrom @stylenmotionshop Entrepreneurship. Fashion. Women run businesses. More Fashion! Caitlin shared behind the scenes on starting Style N Motion (PS it started as a travel blog…

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  20. Beyond Small Talk S2 E#42: Copper + Rise with Joanna Lovering

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Copper + Rise with Joanna Lovering @copperandrise Who's ready to level up their career? Who's ready to claim their presence, power and lead within their field? And uh, what does all that jargon mean in the real...

  21. Beyond Small Talk S2 E#41: Your Best Image with Latrice Monique

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Your Best Image with Latrice Monique @lmoniqueconsulting 55% of all first impressions are based on appearance. What is your saying? We were on 🔥 today talking about using style as a tool to ultimately get you...

  22. Beyond Small Talk S2 E#40: Plus Amplified with Jenelle De La Rosa

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Plus Amplified Jenelle De La Rosa @plussize_professional Fact: 68% of women in North America are size 14 and above. Despite increased awareness around body diversity and inclusion on the runway, in fashion...

  23. Beyond Small Talk S2 E#39: JOYrney to D.R.E.A.M with Erica Lasan

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Joyrney to D.R.E.A.M with Erica Lasan Who needs a jolt of joy in their day? 🙋‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️Like who doesn't? You are in for a joyful treat with this week's Beyond Small Talk co-host Erica Lasan @ericalasan…

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  24. Beyond Small Talk S2 #38: Manifest it, Sis with Danielle (Dani) Faust

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Manifest it, Sis with Danielle (Dani) Faust @thedanifaust. We met in a classroom, midtown NYC, taking a required course for a Life and Executive Coaching certification from NYU. We connected and chatted while…

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  25. Beyond Small Talk S2 E#37: The Love Cheerleader with LaNise Thrasher

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: The Love Cheerleader with LaNise Thrasher @thelovecheerleader Have you ever been stung, stumped, dumped, effed, heartbroken, and let down by love? Well, you are not alone. I remember my first time in Ms....

  26. Beyond Small Talk S2 E#36: Goddess On The Go with Leora Edut

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Goddess On The Go with Leora Edut @goddessonthego1 "Sisterhood is like rainbows. Eventually, you will see the gift we hold for one another to step into a larger container that we couldn’t carry on our own. This...

  27. Beyond Small Talk S2 E#35: Bondi Bowls with Caitlin Crockett

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Bondi Bowls with Caitlin Crockett @caitlincrockett What do a Disney Princess, Jazzercise Instructor, Eyewear Executive Assistant, and owner of a Bondi Bowls truck all have in common? 🤔🤔🤔? Answer: Caitlin...

  28. Beyond Small Talk S2 E#34: Who says I can’t do that? with Laticia Brice

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: “Who says I can’t do that?” with Laticia Brice @laticiabriceconsulting Laticia, a Black Woman in tech, is not afraid to take risks or break from traditions, whether it’s leaving a successful career behind to go...

  29. Beyond Small Talk S2 E#33: Economic Empowerment with Julie Gohring

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Economic Empowerment with Julie Gohring at @sellingisfeminine. Do you know what economic empowerment looks like for you? What does it feel like? How do we get it? Well, over here at Beyond Small Talk, we are…

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  30. Beyond Small Talk S2 E#32: R.E.S.T with Darlene Morant

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: R.E.S.T with Darlene Morant @darlene.morant Real women. Real conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. Darlene swooped in from Belize and dropped major wisdom for all you middle-aged momma's on...

  31. Beyond Small Talk S2 E#31: She Walks The Earth with Angela Marie Maxwell

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: She Walks The Earth with Angela Marie Maxwell with @angelamariemaxwell Over 6.5 years, across 4 continents, over 20,000 miles, 14 countries and a handful of islands, and now tackling this week's co-host on…

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  32. Beyond Small Talk S2 #30: Spice Up Your Social Media with Prathima Venkatesan

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Spice Up Your Social Media with Prathima Venkatesan @prathimaa_ Whether you have a small business or a personal account boring social posts = boring social posts. On Spice Up Your Social Media, we'll be…

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  33. Beyond Small Talk S2 #29: Rising From Bipolar with Glenda Lezeau

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Rising From Bipolar with Glenda Lezeau @risingfrombipolar Unless you've been binging Netflix and down that mischievous rabbit hole, MENTAL HEALTH has been a hot topic in recent news - this week Simone Biles...

  34. Beyond SmallTalk S2 #28: Small Business Strategies with Amber Mcintyre

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Small Business Strategies with Amber Mcintyre @_amber_mcintyre. If you tuned in last week on Beyond Small Talk, we talked about becoming a Non-Nine-To-Fiver (thanks Jen @thenonninetofive link in her IG bio to...

  35. Beyond Small Talk S2 #27:The Non-Nine-To-Five with Jen Shultz

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: The Non-Nine-To-Five with Jen Shultz @thenonninetofive Jen has cracked the code on what it takes to 1. Quit your 9-5 2. Stand on your own two feet 3. Find your purpose as a Non-Nine-to-Fiver™ and we dig deep…

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  36. Beyond Small Talk S2 #26: The Latina Health Coach with Karla Salinari

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: The Latina Health Coach with Karla Salinari @thelatinahealthcoach How much do you know about a Plant Base Diet? Over here at Beyond Small Talk we turn to Karla Salinari @thelatinahealthcoach for the scoop, her...

  37. Beyond Small Talk S2 #25: 41 Winks with Olivia White

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: 41 Winks with Olivia White @41winks On average, how many hours do you sleep a night? Is it uninterrupted? Do you wake up refreshed? Well, the National Sleep Foundation guidelines advise that healthy adults need...

  38. Beyond Small Talk S2 #24: Life and Professional Coach with Jennifer Schwartz

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Life and Professional Coach with Jennifer Schwartz @jenniferschwartz__ Do you know what coaching is really all about? Do you know how they are trained? Do you know what kind of results you can get? Yeah, I had...

  39. Beyond Small Talk S2 #23: Women In Tech with Jessica Perilla

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Women In Tech with Jessica Perilla @jesperilla Women hold only 25% of all the jobs in the tech industry according to Adeva IT. Seriously! We can do better and with women like Jessica Perilla @jesperilla leading...

  40. Beyond Small Talk S2 #22: The Millennial in Motion with Michelle Flagiello

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: The Millennial in Motion with Michelle Flagiello @themillennialinmotion The millennial is still in motion yet Beyond Small Talk is catching Michelle in the Eastern time zone this Thursday to co-host another...

  41. Beyond Small Talk S2 #21: BECA Dreams with Beca Schack

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: B E C A Dreams with Beca Schack @becadreams "Welcome to Hollywood! What's your dream? Everybody comes here; this is Hollywood, land of dreams. Some dreams come true, some don't; but keep on dreamin' — this is...

  42. Beyond Small Talk S2 #20: Mom Courage with Kari Primozic

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Mom Courage with Kari Primozic @karicourageousliving. This week on Beyond Small Talk we are talking with the creator of the Mom Courage podcast Kari Primozic @karicourageousliving Kari helps parents use their...

  43. Beyond Small Talk S2 #19: Celebration with Sheryl Plaag and Ali Ogando

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Celebration with Sheryl @sherlybird23 and Ali @hotmessinanicedress. When was the last time you celebrated an accomplishment? Or even just celebrated getting through your day, especially these days over the past...

  44. Beyond Small Talk S2 #18 Motherhood, entrepreneurship, and self-care with Samanta Moise

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Motherhood, entrepreneurship, and self-care with Samanta Moise @lapareawellness Motherhood, entrepreneurship, and self-care - can it really all exist for you in today's world? Well, this weeks Beyond Small Talk...

  45. Beyond Small Talk S2 #17: You and your lady parts #4 with Betsy Cox

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: You And Your Lady Parts: #4 with Betsy Cox @betsycoxhealth You And Your Lady Parts: #4. There will never be too many episodes on this topic with co-host Betsy Cox @betsycoxhealth. Never. Tune in to Beyond Small...

  46. Beyond Small Talk S2 #16: Beauty Lover with Amina Mitchell-Alexander

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Beauty Lover with Amina Mitchell-Alexander @aminastyles_nyc Beauty is an attitude - both inside and out! And we dive deep here at Beyond Small Talk on the inner work so let's explore the outer BEAUTY with…

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  47. Beyond Small Talk S2 #15: Photography with Jennyfer Parra

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Photography with Jennyfer Parra @turnthepicto Ok, so how many pics do you have in your camera roll? How many selfies do you have? Do you even know what you are doing when taking a pic? This week on Beyond Small...

  48. Beyond Small Talk S2 #14: Mind Style Makeover with Tabitha Christopher

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: MIND Style MAKEOVER with Tabitha Christopher @mindstylemakeover Are you ready for one of the most energetic and insightful co-host throwing down knowledge of storytelling, self-care, & MINDstyle MAKEOVER? Her...

  49. Beyond Small Talk S2 #13: Shattered with Diana Varco

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Shattered with Diana Varco @dianavarco. content warning: This episode will contain a discussion of sexual violence and other distressing themes. Shattered - Written & Performed by Diana Varco @dianavarco is…

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  50. Beyond Small Talk S2 #12: Be Bold - Unbreakable Confidence with Anna Goldstein

    Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Be Bold: Unbreakable Confidence with Anna Goldstein @selfinthecity Have you been in a dark place before and thought to yourself - it's gotta get better than this? That was me mid-2008. I needed help yet knew it...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

An experience for exceptional women to go beyond the soul sucking chitchat and daily BS of conversations to get real, raw and radical about legit topics women actually care about.

HOSTED BY

jackie janiec

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An experience for exceptional women to go beyond the soul sucking chitchat and daily BS of conversations to get real, raw and radical about legit topics women actually care about.

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